Compare 6 international schools in Turin, Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 8,084), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Vittoria International School - Vittoria High / Upper Secondary
Oldest
International School of Turin (1963)
With boarding
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About international schools in Turin, Italy
Turin’s international schools form a small but established sector that serves expatriate families, diplomats and internationally minded Italians, with offerings concentrated on English-medium and bilingual programmes rather than large international-campus networks. Families will commonly find full International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP) provision alongside Cambridge (IGCSE/ICE) options and at least one French-curriculum Lycée, plus schools that blend the Italian state curriculum with international pathways. Annual day-school tuition varies by age and programme but typically falls in a broad band from roughly €6,000 for early years up to around €18,000 - €20,000 for upper secondary IB places, with registration fees, transport, meals and exam or materials charges extra. Schools in Turin largely follow the September - June academic year, operate rolling admissions for some year groups while others fill early, and will usually ask families to start enquiries several months before the September intake; detailed schedules and fee packets are issued by each school’s admissions office.
What international curricula can my child study in Turin?
You can expect International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) at the English-medium international schools, Cambridge pathways (including IGCSE and the ICE certificate) at bilingual schools, and a French Lycée offering the French national curriculum. Some schools also run mixed or dual routes that combine the Italian national programme with international syllabuses, giving families a choice between fully international and bilingual/Italian-integrated options.
How much do international schools in Turin cost each year?
Published tuition for day places varies by school and by age: early years and primary places are at the lower end of the scale while middle and senior years - especially IB diploma years - are substantially higher. Real examples from local school fee schedules show annual tuition commonly ranging from around €6,000 - €10,000 for younger years to €15,000 - €19,000 for upper secondary, with one-off registration or re-enrolment fees and additional charges for transport, meals, special programmes and external exam registrations.
When should we start the application process?
Begin enquiries at least three to six months before you need a place, and earlier if you require a popular year group or places with specialist provision; many schools run enrolment and re-registration cycles in the spring and confirm places over the summer for September starts. While some schools accept rolling applications during the year, assessment tests, interviews and document checks are usual parts of the process and schools will issue formal fee and admissions packs through their admissions offices.
What languages are used and what language support can we expect?
Instruction in Turin’s international schools is typically in English, with Italian taught as a second language and additional modern languages such as French or Spanish available depending on the school. Most schools offer language support or English as an Additional Language (EAL) services for newcomers and structured pathways so students can access national or international diplomas while developing Italian and other languages.
Will an international diploma from Turin allow entry to Italian universities?
The IB Diploma is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Italian maturità when schools and candidates meet the required conditions, and many Turin schools that teach the IB also provide university counselling for both Italian and international applications. Bilingual or Cambridge-based pathways may require additional local accreditation steps for direct equivalence, so families intending to use an international diploma for Italian university entry should confirm recognition and any paperwork with the school and the relevant university admissions services.
